There’s one thing about my life that I never get bored of
(I’m being sarcastic in case you can’t tell). It’s people who seem to be amazed
that I haven’t committed suicide or completely lost the plot. They not only
belittle and patronise me but also use the word ‘brave’, which conjures up various
emotions. I know that I’m preaching to the converted but it just makes me
either laugh that someone pities me or feel insulted how certain people think
I’m a little soldier trooping on through life. The link by Louise Bruton that I
posted last week (http://www.buzzfeed.com/louisebruton/things-youll-know-if-youre-a-wheelchair-user)
said that ‘When people call you brave, it never feels like a
compliment’ and that is exactly my point.
Let’s get this straight. Disabled people
are not dogs who need or like praise. We are human beings just living life. So
when a person puts on a baby voice and says “life must be so hard. WELL DONE”.
I think what for? Getting on with it and not waiting around feeling sorry for
myself. That’s not difficult at all. That brings me on to sympathy. Thanks for
the thought but I don’t want it (unless it’s sympathy sex). People who great me
with the words “Awwwww” need to get a grip. I’m happy with my life and that’s
all that matters so no need to treat me like a fragile pet.
Put all of the phrases I’ve mentioned together and you get
the sentences “Awwww, well done for overcoming the difficulties in life. Such a
brave boy. God bless you”. If that doesn’t summarise my point, I don’t know
what will. It’s pretty easy to see the many things wrong with the statement,
not least the patronising tone throughout. Another issue is that it implies
simply living life should be commended which is a silly idea. Also, I don’t
believe in God so don’t really want ‘his’ blessing but thanks again.
Bye for now!
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